On The Town: 10 things to do in Chicago this weekend

CaptionGhostface Killah

The Wu-Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah can be most appreciated for his lyrical storytelling skills when you hear the rapper in a solo set, as will be the case when he brings his ¿12 Reasons to Die¿ tour to the Abbey Pub on Friday. Only Killah could pull off turning Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band's "Cherchez la Femme" into a hip-hop head-bobber called "Cherchez la Ghost," with the women looking for a dance. Why go: You enjoy Ghostface but also long for some Wu-Tang "C.R.E.A.M." and "Can It Be All So Simple"; Ghostface will probably oblige as the hip-hop collective is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Reconsider: You have a hard time distinguishing Ghostface from Raekwon or GZA or Method Man or any of the other Wu-Tang MCs. 9 p.m. Friday at Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St.; $20-$25; ticketfly.com

The Wu-Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah can be most appreciated for his lyrical storytelling skills when you hear the rapper in a solo set, as will be the case when he brings his ¿12 Reasons to Die¿ tour to the Abbey Pub on Friday. Only Killah could pull off turning Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band's "Cherchez la Femme" into a hip-hop head-bobber called "Cherchez la Ghost," with the women looking for a dance. Why go: You enjoy Ghostface but also long for some Wu-Tang "C.R.E.A.M." and "Can It Be All So Simple"; Ghostface will probably oblige as the hip-hop collective is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Reconsider: You have a hard time distinguishing Ghostface from Raekwon or GZA or Method Man or any of the other Wu-Tang MCs. 9 p.m. Friday at Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St.; $20-$25; ticketfly.com

Legs McNeil, who survived the punk music scene of the '70s and wrote the punk bible of sorts, "Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk," will give a punk tutorial at 27 Live. Along with McNeil's discussion will be music performances by Black Laces and The Handcuffs. Why go: To check out this new venue that owner John Tasiopoulos hopes will change Evanston's rep from "the place where the party goes to die" to "the place where it gets its second wind." Reconsider: You've grown out of your obnoxious, smart but not pretentious ways. 9 p.m. Friday at 27 Live, 1012 Church St., Evanston; $6-$8; ticketfly.com

Legs McNeil, who survived the punk music scene of the '70s and wrote the punk bible of sorts, "Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk," will give a punk tutorial at 27 Live. Along with McNeil's discussion will be music performances by Black Laces and The Handcuffs. Why go: To check out this new venue that owner John Tasiopoulos hopes will change Evanston's rep from "the place where the party goes to die" to "the place where it gets its second wind." Reconsider: You've grown out of your obnoxious, smart but not pretentious ways. 9 p.m. Friday at 27 Live, 1012 Church St., Evanston; $6-$8; ticketfly.com